Wrexham Council News

WREXHAM ASPIRES TO BECOME ‘CAPITAL OF PLAY’

Let’s take a minute to think back to where we played as children. Was it dressing up…looking for treasure…rolling down hills… jumpers for goal posts?

Most adults recall their childhoods as having plenty of time to play with their friends in and around their neighbourhoods. We tend to remember everyday adventures-opportunities we found and made ourselves and with our siblings, cousins, friends.

BUSINESS AS USUAL AT WREXHAM’S HISTORIC MARKETS AHEAD OF MOVE FOR REFURBISHMENT

Back in October we announced that a temporary home for traders from the Butchers and General market had been found as we look to refurbish the market sites that are now very much in need of a refurbishment and modernisation.

The market traders are now likely to move into their temporary home on Queens Square later this summer.

Until then its business as usual as traders look to offer a personalised shopping experience.

Lead Member for Economy & Regeneration, Councillor Nigel Williams said: “We would all like to see a thriving Wrexham High Street and shopping experience, and the best way to make that happen is to support local Wrexham businesses like the ones that exist at our markets.”

General Market opening times

Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm. Closed on Wednesdays.

Butchers Market opening times

Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm. Wednesdays 9am – 2pm.

Playing has always been and continues to be central to children’s physical, mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing. For children themselves, playing is one of the most important aspects of their lives. They value time, freedom and good places to play. When asked what is important to them, children in Wrexham consistently mention playing and meeting up with their friends.

Wrexham already has a clear vision for improving conditions for children’s play. This encompasses:

• Improving access and the quality of spaces for play

• Parent and professional understanding of play

• The role decision makers have.

In late 2021, Wrexham Council set itself the challenge to become the ‘capital of play’. This was part of Wrexham’s bid to be named the UK’s City of Culture 2025.

About Play Wales

Play Wales is the national charity for children’s play in Wales. All children are entitled to be able to play within their communities and we work to achieve this goal on their behalf, identifying solutions to enable more children to play more everyday. Play Wales is pleased to be working with Wrexham Council to explore ways it can meet its aspiration to become a ‘capital of play.’

Film Screening To Encourage Better Conversations Around Dementia

People are being invited to attend a film screening at the Wellbeing Hub in May, which will help to encourage better communication and conversations around dementia.

The screening takes place 10am-12pm on Monday, May 15, at the Wellbeing Hub at Crown Buildings on Chester Street, and attendees will get to watch the thought-provoking film ‘The World Turned Upside Down’ along with Wrexham Council’s PCP Dementia Co-ordinator Kate Evans.

You will be invited to reflect on why and how conversations can go badly or work well, as well as what helps to maintain good conversations. Kate will pause the film at select points to discuss thoughts and opinions for various scenarios carried out by the actors. Refreshments are also being provided, with tea and coffee available on arrival.

You can book your place by calling 01978 298608 or emailing kateA.evans@wrexham.gov.uk

BECOMING A SUPPORTED LODGINGS HOST: BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING CARE EXPERIENCED YOUNG PEOPLE

Becoming a supported lodgings host can be an incredibly rewarding experience, as it provides an opportunity to help care experienced young people transition into adulthood. Care experienced young people often face many challenges, particularly when leaving care, and require support and guidance. Supported lodgings hosts play a crucial role in providing a stable and nurturing environment for these young people as they begin their journey to independence. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of being a supported lodgings host.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a supported lodgings host, we’d love to speak with you, please get in touch, call us on 07467 235744 or email supportedlodgings@wrexham.gov.uk

PENBLWYDD HAPUS TŶ PAWB!

Can you believe it? Tŷ Pawb is five years old!

And what a five years it’s been! Since that wet, wonderful Bank Holiday Monday back in 2018, when 10,000 people came out to see us to open our doors for the first time, Tŷ Pawb has grown to become a thriving, multi-award winning markets, arts and community facility, an Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist, and a nationally recognised, pioneering example of how to reimagine a public building.

These achievements would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of the community of traders, artists, staff, volunteers and all the other countless groups and individuals who form part of our Tŷ Pawb family.

So, to celebrate this milestone, we’ve been delving through our short (but sizable) archives to pick out some of the best moments from our first five years. Moments that sum up what Tŷ Pawb is all about. Summing up our story in a short space has been quite the task! A lot has happened since 2018….

• We’ve welcomed over 1,240,400 people through our doors.

• We’ve displayed 31 exhibitions, featuring over 700 artists.

• We’ve hosted over 300 performances.

• We’ve become home to over 30 traders offering a wide range of exciting products and homemade food.

• We’ve won awards, including the Gold Medal for Architecture at the Llangollen Eisteddfod, Architects Journal Retrofit of the Year & Best Cultural Building under £5m.

• In 2022, we reached the final five shortlist for Art Fund’s Museum of The Year – the biggest museum prize in the World!

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The Golden Lion is situated in the picturesque village of Rossett.The Golden Lion is a Gastropub with a homely yet traditional pub which is steeped in history, the pub is well known for its ghost stories and even has its very own phantom visitor.

Old Jeffrey,who is thought to haunt the pub now lives peacefully in bedroom number two upstairs and although he is still inclined to a little mischief, he is perfectly harmful.

The interior of the pub is an eclectic mix of old and new and includes real cosy lit fires and stylish plush armchairs to relax in before or after your meal or just for a casual drink, the outside does not disappoint either, featuring a lovely picturesque beer garden with ample seating and also its very own Tipi tent, in which you can enjoy a cosy drink in unique surroundings .

We visited on a Monday afternoon and we were glad we had pre booked a table as it was extremely busy, but retained a warm welcoming atmosphere. We were seated in a nice area overlooking the beer garden and

Tipi tent. The menu featured an array of dishes including homemade burgers, classic mains and succulent grills. They also do a fixed price lunch menu in which you could enjoy two courses for £13.95 or three courses for £15.95.

We decided to dine of the main menu and went for Hydes Battered Haddock,Hydes Classic burger and Slow Cooked Beef and Hydes Ale pie.

The Hydes Battered Haddock was huge and was accompanied by thick cut home cooked chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce, I had also added a portion of chip shop curry sauce, wow I certainly was not disappointed it was a mega portion and was extremely tasty,, I loved having a portion of curry sauce as well as the traditional mushy peas to dunk my chips in.

My dining partners were also extremely pleased with their choices the slow cooked Beef and Hydes ale pie was served in a traditional pie dish and I could see the filling was bubbling up over the crusty golden pastry top ,I was assured it melted in your mouth and was extremely flavoursome, this was served with cabbage and bacon creamy mash and Tendrestem broccoli, I asked if they would have preferred chunky chips with the pie but was promptly told no, the mash was amazing ,as if it could not get any better it was served with a jug of rich beef gravy to smother over the warming comfort food.

We also ordered the Hydes classic burger from the Grill,served with classic French fries,it consisted of two 4oz beef burgers served on a brioche bun with sliced tomatoes, baby gem lettuce, gherkin and creamy burger sauce, it was also topped with two slices of crispy bacon and Emmmental cheese. The burgers were high quality and juicy, loaded with tasty toppings, you don’t get much better in a cheese burger!

When they served the Sharing platter we immediately commented that we maybe should not have also indulged in the Cheesecake as our eyes were bigger than our bellies, but looked utterly delicious all the same!

It was presented on a slate platter and consisted of Apple, Rhubarb and Vanilla crumble, Chocolate brownie, Mango and Passion fruit Eton mess, sticky toffee pudding and caramel filled Churros served with a pan of thick custard and some Vanilla ice cream.

The Bill

As we skipped starters we decided we could not resist something naughty but nice from the dessert menu , we decided to try the Chefs sharing selection for two and also couldn’t resist the Biscoff Cheesecake.

Every single pudding was to die for and we couldn’t choose our favourite, we would highly recommend trying one of these as you taste so many desserts and at such a reasonable price of £15.95, the only problem was I couldn’t possibly try the Biscoff Cheesecake as I was bursting at the seams ,however I was told that this too was also amazing, and I guess I will have to try this next time!

Hydes Battered Haddock £15.50

Pot of Curry Sauce £1.95

Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Hydes pie £15.95

Hydes Classic Burger £15.95

Chefs Sharing Selection for Two £15.95

Biscoff Cheescake £7.95